Alejandra19

Thank you for taking the time to read it. I know Im really not the best writer... it's just a rough draft though

I had the fortunate experience of taking care of my grandmother in her last years of life. I experienced first hand how important it was to provide her with comfort and plenty of love. At times it was difficult to watch her in her most vulnerable states of health, but I had to maintain my strength for her and my family. It was a life changing experience, to watch as my strong grandmother endured her final moments of bliss sweet life. My grandmother had suffered for many years with a toenail fungus. Her doctor decided that it was best to remove her nail. She was in a lot of pain, and my mother would clean the affected area and change the bandages everyday, which we later found out was the cause of a spiraling state of health. Because the tissue was moist and under a bandage it was susceptible to bacteria which we thought was being avoided by "disinfecting and changing bandages". Unfortunately, my grandmother also had circulatory problems. Her toe became infected and the infection was so strong that regardless of the antibiotics, the infection was spreading rapidly and quickly turned into a severe case of gangrene. It was at that point that we decided to let my family know that my grandmother was in a state of health that was not going to improve and that it was time to say goodbye to my dear love. All my family came from different parts of the country and we all stayed by her side in her last week of life. It was extremely hard to watch her decay so rapidly. I spoke to her even though she could not speak back, but she would make facial expressions, and that's how I knew she could hear me. I have wanted to be a nurse far before this life-changing event. I have always had compassion for people and have been told by many that I have a heart of gold. I know I posses the intelligence and determination to complete any task that is given to me. I work in a hospital as a Cna and I see many elderly people in similar situation as my grandmother experienced. When I see my patients, I see my grandmother. I offer all of my love and compassion to my patients. I would be honored if I were to be given the opportunity to begin the nursing program here at Keiser University. I will not let myself down. I am determined to become a nurse at any cost, and regardless of any obstacles that stand before me. I would greatly appreciate if a kind knowledgable person would take the time to read and help make any corrections that need to be made. May god repay you with good health and much good fortune =)